Surf Forecasts:
Reef Road surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SE swell with 37 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef Road this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Reef Road in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer for the next stretch.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – we're looking at a pretty grim run here. The forecast for the next 16 days is basically a flat spell. There's nothing that qualifies as a proper surf session, so we're in for a long wait. The first few days offer nothing, and the pattern just keeps repeating itself: tiny little lumps of swell with not enough push to get you excited.
The water is sitting at 87°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick suit.
The only break on the radar is Reef Road, a beach and reef setup that's consistent but needs a bit more juice than what's coming. The window is a total write-off. Every single day is marked as "poor surf conditions" with zero scores. The biggest swell we see is a measly 3 ft on the morning of the 23rd of August, but it's coming from the SE with a period of only 5 seconds – that's windswell junk, and it's accompanied by a moderate cross-onshore breeze, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy on that day is only 39, which is weak.
There's a bit of a spike in energy on the 26th and 27th of August with combined energy hitting 72 and 90, but the swell heights are still tiny (1.0 ft to 1 ft) and the winds are either onshore or cross-onshore, killing any chance of a clean wave. On the 27th, there's a long-period swell of 14 seconds from the ESE, but with only 1.0 ft of height, it's just a long-period ripple. That's a groundswell for sure, but with no size, it's a tease.
Bottom line: There's no standout. No day worth paddling out. The entire 16-day forecast is a blank. For an area that's usually consistent, this is a proper dry spell. Kite surfers might get a look on the windier, choppier days, but for us paddle surfers, it's a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's looking like a long, flat period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 4 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
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 kJ | 6 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 28 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:27AM0.82m | 1:10PM0.88m | 1:12AM0.77m | 2:01PM0.85m | 2:00AM0.72m | 2:58PM0.82m | 2:54AM0.70m | 3:58PM0.81m | 3:55AM0.69m | 4:56PM0.82m | 4:54AM0.70m | 5:48PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32PM0.13m | 6:49AM0.05m | 7:27PM0.19m | 7:39AM0.09m | 8:22PM0.23m | 8:30AM0.12m | 9:16PM0.26m | 9:23AM0.13m | 10:10PM0.27m | 10:16AM0.14m | 11:03PM0.27m | 11:09AM0.13m | 11:55PM0.25m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 4 | N 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 3 | ENE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | S 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 6 | E 5 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | S 3 | WNW 2 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 13 | — | 3 | 11 | 28 | 28 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 288 | 288 | 258 | 305 | 258 | 305 | 307 | 395 | 1038 | 387 | 133 | 307 | 1470 | 734 | 816 | 276 | 131 | 49 | 672 | 126 |
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The above surf forecast table for Reef Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Reef Road can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Reef Road surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Reef Road) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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